Research · Oct 16, 2026 · Security Affairs
F5 Patches Critical RCE Vulnerabilities in NGINX
F5 has released critical patches for multiple RCE vulnerabilities in NGINX that could be exploited without authentication, emphasizing the need for immediate updates.
What changed
F5 Networks has addressed several vulnerabilities in its NGINX product, including two critical remote code execution (RCE) flaws. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2026-15176 and CVE-2026-93479, can be exploited by attackers without requiring authentication, posing significant risks to affected systems.
- The vulnerabilities allow unauthorized access to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploitation can occur through specially crafted HTTP requests.
- F5 has released updates to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Who is affected
Organizations utilizing F5's NGINX products are at risk due to these vulnerabilities. The following groups should prioritize applying the latest patches:
1. Enterprises relying on NGINX for application delivery and security.
- F5 NGINX Plus users.
- F5 NGINX Open Source users.
- Organizations using NGINX in cloud environments.
What to do
It is critical for affected organizations to take immediate action to secure their systems. F5 recommends updating to the latest version of NGINX to mitigate the risks associated with these vulnerabilities.
Regularly review security advisories from F5 and implement patches as they become available.
- Apply the latest patches for NGINX immediately.
- Monitor systems for any unusual activity that may indicate exploitation attempts.
- Review and enhance security policies related to web application firewalls.